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Tech tips provide cartridge remanufacturers with practical solutions to help solve firmware updates and other printer problems experienced by end-users.
Interface vs Integration: Which is the Right One for You

Interface vs Integration: Which is the Right One for You

These two words get confused a lot more than because they share the same spelling starting with an ‘inte’.
Solving Blocked Brother LC-432-436 and LC-402-406-422-426 Inkjet Chips

Solving Blocked Brother LC-432-436 and LC-402-406-422-426 Inkjet Chips

James Douglas provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step video instructions to help solve frustrating locked Brother inkjet chips.

What Does Collate Mean in Printing

Collating isn't always necessary. It all depends on what you're printing.
How to Turn off Firmware Updates for HP416-216-206

How to Turn off Firmware Updates for HP416-216-206

James Douglas provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step video instructions to help remanufacturers solve frustrating HP firmware printer upgrades.
How Consolidation Protection and Sustainability Impact Us

How Consolidation, Protection and Sustainability Impact Us

Mark Dawson remembers back to 1987 when there was no “aftermarket” which all changed with the advent of inkjet and laser and when OEMs adopted the “razor and blades” sales strategy.
HP Endorses Remanufacturing - are you paying attention?

HP Endorses Remanufacturing – are you paying attention?

The most important OEM in the space continues to hinder the aftermarket with firmware and chips to lock out competition, yet, at the same time, it is endorsing remanufacturing, which helps the aftermarket. Confused?
Getting Ready to Move Back to the Office

Getting Ready to Move Back to the Office

Google, one of the earliest adopters of remote working is currently preparing for a broad reopening in September when employees will be expected to be in the office for at least three days a week.
Mark Dawson Your Brand Acts as an Influence of Choice

Your Brand Acts as an Influence of Choice

Even in the global imaging supplies market the OEMs still control the lion’s share of brand influence.
Upstream or Downstream: Make Sure You Have a Paddle

Upstream or Downstream: Make Sure You Have a Paddle

Expect much more activity. Pre-COVID, consolidation was long overdue. The pandemic has exacerbated the situation. There are too many players chasing the same customers. Get ready. Get your paddle!
Adjusting Your Business Model in the Face of the Pandemic

Adjusting Your Business Model in the Face of the Pandemic

The world economy is in crisis yet our industry was built on the fundamental pillar of providing better value than the OEMs—and that remains unchanged.

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